noun
- Plural of esperance; hopes or expectations, especially in an archaic or poetic sense.
Usage: archaic; literary; chiefly historical or poetic usage
Examples
- The old poet wrote of lost esperances and forgotten dreams.
- Their esperances for a peaceful resolution faded with each passing day.
- In medieval literature, esperances often symbolized the virtues of faith and perseverance.
- She clung to her esperances despite the hardships she faced.